The 5 Different Types of Vitamin C

The health benefits of Vitamin C are plentyful. It plays an important role in the health and function of the immune cells.  White blood cells depend upon Vitamin C in order to survive and withstand the attack of pathogens and free radicals.  It is important in the production of collagen which is the major constituent in ligaments, bones, discs, , tendons, and skin. 

High dose Vitamin C has been shown to improve the healing process of burns, cuts, wounds, sprains,/strains, and broken bones.  It is extremely important to the health of the eyes and many experts believe that as little as 1,000 mg of liposomal vitamin C daily may stop cataracts all together.

Ascorbic Acid

This is pure Vitamin C and has a sharp taste.  It is a cheap and cheerful way to take Vitamin C but is most likely to cause gastric irritation in those with sensitive stomachs

Calcium Ascorbate

Calcium Ascorbate is ascorbic acid bound to calcium, providing a non-acidic form of Vitamin C that is gentle on the digestive system.  Calcium Ascorbate also provides a supplemental form of calcium.


Tablet or Powder

A powder form of Vitamin C will be more rapidly absorbed, as it does not have to be digested first,  A powder form of Vitamin C will not contain any added tableting agents.

Magnesium Ascorbate

Magnesium Ascorbate is ascorbic acid bound to magnesium.  It is also a non-acid form of Vitamin C that is highly absorbable as well as gentle on the stomach.  It is also a supplement form of magnesium.

Ester C

Ester C is a patented formulation of Vitamin  in the Calcium Ascorbate form that makes it easily absorbable as well as no-acidic.  It is top of the range product and highly recommended for maximum raped absorption and for taking large doses.  It is also the most expensive type of Vitamin C.

Extra Tip: Do not take Vitamin C supplements in tap water as the metals in the tap water (copper and iron) will oxidize the Vitamin C and make it useless.  Take Vitamin C with filtered water or juice.